On June 24–25, 2025, undergraduate students from the Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FEB UGM) participated in the national workshop entitled “Towards a Comprehensive Social Protection Transformation in Indonesia” held at the Morrissey Hotel, Central Jakarta.

Organized by the ILO in collaboration with national stakeholders, this two-day forum brought together representatives from government agencies, workers’ and employers’ organizations, and international partners. The workshop aimed to evaluate Indonesia’s readiness in aligning its social protection system with ILO Convention No. 102 of 1952 (C102) on Minimum Standards of Social Security. read more

Microeconomics Dashboard terus berupaya menghadirkan program-program yang mendukung penguatan riset ekonomi terapan, diseminasi pengetahuan berbasis data, dan keterlibatan aktif dalam isu-isu pembangunan yang relevan.

Rangkuman kegiatan sepanjang Februari hingga Juni 2025 dapat dilihat pada slide-slide berikut sebagai dokumentasi atas berbagai inisiatif yang telah dijalankan.

Jangan lupa ikuti terus informasi terbaru mengenai kegiatan, publikasi, dan agenda kolaboratif kami lainnya melalui akun Instagram @microdashboard. read more

On May 7th, 2025, the Microeconomics Dashboard Team of FEB UGM participated in the 1st National Tripartite Consultation held in South Jakarta. This high-level policy forum brought together government institutions, employers, workers, academics, and international organizations to address the urgent need for a more comprehensive and inclusive social protection system in Indonesia.

The consultation was structured into four sessions that discussed: the current state and future plans for Indonesia’s pension schemes, regional experiences from Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines, government strategies to protect elderly and vulnerable populations, expert perspectives from academia, workers, employers, and disability advocates read more

Penulis: Qisha Quarina, Owen Alberto Liem

Juni 2025

Angka pengangguran terbuka (TPT) Indonesia turun ke 4,76% pada Februari 2025 terendah dalam beberapa tahun terakhir. Sekilas, ini tampak sebagai sinyal membaiknya pasar kerja. Namun jika ditelaah lebih dalam, jumlah penganggur justru meningkat, dan sebagian besar pekerjaan baru yang tercipta adalah pekerjaan informal yang rentan tanpa perlindungan sosial.

Analisis terbaru kami menunjukkan bahwa 59,4% pekerja Indonesia masih bekerja secara informal, tanpa kontrak kerja formal atau jaminan hukum. Bahkan di kalangan pekerja formal, mayoritas bekerja dengan sistem kontrak jangka pendek (PKWT) yang tidak menjamin keberlanjutan pekerjaan atau akses penuh terhadap jaminan sosial. Cakupan jaminan sosial pun masih sangat rendah, khususnya bagi pekerja informal dan pekerja tanpa perjanjian kerja. read more

On May 2nd, 2025, we successfully held the first session of our Policy Paper Writing Workshop series, led by Ardina Hasanbasri. The workshop focused on the key aspects of crafting effective policy reports, emphasizing the importance of structuring reports that are clear, concise, and accessible to diverse audiences, including both the public and private sectors.

Participants were also introduced to the essential components of a well-crafted executive summary—one that presents the main recommendations in a direct and actionable manner. We would like to thank all the participants for their valuable contributions and engagement. We look forward to continuing this journey in future sessions. read more

[EVENT RECAP – MET Series #1]
The Center for Microeconomics Research and Dashboard successfully launched the first session of the Micro-Economica Talks (MET) Series, carrying the theme: “Just Transition & Climate Change: The Role of Social Protection and Impacts on Workers.”

Held over two insightful days: Wednesday, 19 March 2025 and Thursday, 20 March 2025. This event brought together students, researchers, and practitioners to critically explore the intersection of energy transition, climate policy, and social protection. read more

Author: Ahmad Zufar Robbani, Raniah Salsabila, Qisha Quarina

May 2025

Indonesia’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2060 or earlier places the coal sector at the heart of the nation’s energy transition. As one of the main contributors to national GDP, state revenue, and employment, phasing out coal is not just an environmental milestone—it’s a socioeconomic turning point. Our latest study reveals that while most coal workers belong to the highest wage deciles, many are still vulnerable due to fixed-term contracts that limit access to social protection. The transition is projected to cause widespread job losses across upstream and downstream industries, with regions like East Kalimantan and South Sumatra likely to face the greatest impact. read more

As a result of collaboration between Microeconomics Dashboard and Spatial Research in Regional & Sustainable Economics (Sparse) Working Group under the Faculty of Economics and Business UGM, BISSA! published a booklet entitled “Mengelola Sampah dengan Baik untuk Menciptakan Lingkungan yang Berkelanjutan”.

Our booklet is now officially copyrighted and available for access on the Microeconomics Dashboard website!

This booklet was proudly created by the Community Service Team BISSA!, focusing on sustainable waste management practices in general. Through this initiative, we aim to raise awareness and encourage better waste practices that benefit both the community and the environment. read more

Author: Aushaaf Rafif Keane Pribadi (1)
Reviewer: Raniah Salsabila (2), Qisha Quarina (2)

Maret 2025

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Author: Raniah Salsabila, Fitra Anas, Qisha Quarina

Maret 2025

Indonesia is pushing forward with its bold 8 Quick Win Programs, aimed at transforming public welfare through critical initiatives like Free Nutritious Meals (MBG), Free Health Check-ups, and Agricultural Land Productivity Enhancement. These programs target malnutrition, healthcare accessibility, and food security, focusing on empowering vulnerable communities across the nation.

How can these initiatives reshape Indonesia’s future by tackling poverty, stunting, and inequality? Dive into the full report to understand how strategic investments in health, education, and agriculture are driving a more resilient and sustainable Indonesia. read more